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When and Where: Giddy-up for the Wild Wild West-themed party, which raised $250,000 on Friday at the Mattress Factory on the North Side.

Minute-by-Minute Recap:6:12 p.m.: The VIP party is in full swing at the private “saloon,” where co-chairs Sarah Thomas (in Michael Kors) and Dan Drawbaugh are #seen chatting with David Bush and Tim McVay who are dressed in “cowboy chic,” according to Ms. Thomas. “The Mattress Factory always throws such a great party, and Dan and I are so happy to support this amazing museum,” she adds.

7:01 p.m.: Dolly Parton impersonator Nicole St. George gets the party started with a crowd-pleasing performance while Lauren Salesi and Hayley Haldeman pose for a #SeenSelfie in their cowgirl boots. Then, it’s Johnny Cash’s turn to wow the crowd with favorites like “Ring of Fire” performed by Terry Lee Goffee, as the crowd sings along.

8:10 p.m.: The doors open, and guests quickly line up to ride the mechanical bull. #Seen: Anuj Dhanda takes his chances on the bull while Anne Nemer giggles and snaps photos on her phone to send to the kids.

9:56 p.m.: More than 1,300 partygoers dance the night away to the band Stampede in their best Western get-up, complete with lassos. Bob Sendall braves the heat in leather #SEENBestChaps, while others like Elias Sedillo and Patrick Stanislawczyk create their own, one-of-a-kind Wild West looks. “This is our favorite party every year,” said Mr. Stanislawcyzk. “The music is the best, and we love all the eccentric people who come together!”

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